Post by kidabstract on Feb 13, 2013 23:28:39 GMT -5

Ugh...Hangout got Petty? This makes me think that Roo deff. has him. I don't want to see Macca and Petty being 2/3's of the headliners. Especially when there is a high probability of a jam band playing sunday.

Don't get me wrong, I've listened to my fair share of macca and petty's albums in my time. But I have no interest in paying a ton of money to see them live in the 21st century. Maybe I'm spoiled, last year was my first Roo and I got to see Radiohead(my favorite band), RHCP(the group that introduced me to funk) and Phish(epic solo's are epic).

Unless we get a booking like Daft Punk to go with Macca and Petty, I'll probably spend all three of the headliners spots chilling and laying down in the far end of the what stage field, or simply sleeping at camp.

Maybe I'm sounding like a young hipster, but I'd take Blur and Pheonix over Macca and Petty.

And if Guns & Roses are there as the third headliner my face might explode.

Post by Boner on Feb 13, 2013 23:39:06 GMT -5

Ugh...Hangout got Petty? This makes me think that Roo deff. has him. I don't want to see Macca and Petty being 2/3's of the headliners. Especially when there is a high probability of a jam band playing sunday.

Don't get me wrong, I've listened to my fair share of macca and petty's albums in my time. But I have no interest in paying a ton of money to see them live in the 21st century. Maybe I'm spoiled, last year was my first Roo and I got to see Radiohead(my favorite band), RHCP(the group that introduced me to funk) and Phish(epic solo's are epic).

Unless we get a booking like Daft Punk to go with Macca and Petty, I'll probably spend all three of the headliners spots chilling and laying down in the far end of the what stage field, or simply sleeping at camp.

Maybe I'm sounding like a young hipster, but I'd take Blur and Pheonix over Macca and Petty.

And if Guns & Roses are there as the third headliner my face might explode.

Post by chemicalbrother on Feb 14, 2013 0:26:31 GMT -5

For the record, though its already been said by others, I for one will be very happy to see Petty again at Roo. I think this guy and his influence are greatly underestimated by many many people. I also thought his show in 06' was great.

For those who may or may not be interested I suggest you view "Running Down A Dream", a documentary on him an his career. Theres probably quite a bit a lotta people don't know about him in there, such as his early strong stands against his label....which was fairly unheard of at the time. The guys a consumate professional, has always been dedicated to his vision, and IMO his lyrics are still among some of the best out there. And the attitude of his early stuff with The Heartbreakers is undeniable. Again...just my $.02.

Also....flame away if you must, but it wouldn't kill me if Macca wasn't there. I'd of course love to see him. Never have so he's a bucket list artist to me. But IMHO, in their prime, the Rolling Stones were superior to the Beatles. Rock n' Roll is about attitude and early Stones owned it. Besides....i think I like Lennon better than Macca when it comes down to it really. I get that he's dead and thats a no-go....just sayin' Macca is not the end-all be-all for me I think he is for some.

And even if Macca wasn't there....with Petty, hopefully Wu-Tang, a large part of the undercard thats already been confirmed, and well...just Roo being Roo, I would be perfectly happy. Hell, a less crowded farm of maybe 60-75k more hardcore Roo'ers might even be a good thing. And then theres always something out of left field we don't expect like last years Alice Cooper and Danzig. Throw in some quality EDM and I'll be a good to go.

Post by wolfmanjess on Feb 14, 2013 0:28:08 GMT -5

For the record, though its already been said by others, I for one will be very happy to see Petty again at Roo. I think this guy and his influence are greatly underestimated by many many people. I also thought his show in 06' was great.

For those who may or may not be interested I suggest you view "Running Down A Dream", a documentary on him an his career. Theres probably quite a bit a lotta people don't know about him in there, such as his early strong stands against his label....which was fairly unheard of at the time. The guys a consumate professional, has always been dedicated to his vision, and IMO his lyrics are still among some of the best out there. And the attitude of his early stuff with The Heartbreakers is undeniable. Again...just my $.02.

Also....flame away if you must, but it wouldn't kill me if Macca wasn't there. I'd of course love to see him. Never have so he's a bucket list artist to me. But IMHO, in their prime, the Rolling Stones were superior to the Beatles. Rock n' Roll is about attitude and early Stones owned it. Besides....i think I like Lennon better than Macca when it comes down to it really. I get that he's dead and thats a no-go....just sayin' Macca is not the end-all be-all for me I think he is for some.

And even if Macca wasn't there....with Petty, hopefully Wu-Tang, a large part of the undercard thats already been confirmed, and well...just Roo being Roo, I would be perfectly happy. Hell, a less crowded farm of maybe 60-75k more hardcore Roo'ers might even be a good thing. And then theres always something out of left field we don't expect like last years Alice Cooper and Danzig. Throw in some quality EDM and I'll be a good to go.

Feel free to rip me apart.

Petty was great in 06, he is a good performer even if you feel his music is washed up. I just want The Who personally they killed it, and you hooked me up with the ticket. I would certainly go again.

Post by CPK on Feb 14, 2013 0:37:33 GMT -5

If we actually get Macca, Björk, Tom Petty and the HB, and Mumford where would they rank in bonnaroo top lines? I think it is up there for best ever. Throw in WSP which some people think will be there as well and I think it pushes it over the top. I know a lot of people are not Panic fans and they have played so many times, but them in the second line is still a big booking. Macca is for sure the "biggest" act ever to play Roo. Tom Petty has played before, but has been one of the biggest touring classic rock acts. Björk is a bit different from what Bonnaroo usually does, but is huge get bc she is an international pop star and hardly ever plays shows in the US. Mumford is the next big thing popular music. WSP is one of the biggest jam bands out there behind Phish and maybe Furthur.

Put all that together and this year's top 5 could be considered the best Roo has done to date IMO. 2009 is up there as well. It is close

Post by chemicalbrother on Feb 14, 2013 0:46:06 GMT -5

With those at the top and the confirmed undercard, if the whole line-up was considered top-to-bottom, i might be inclined to agree. Of course that might just be my subjective taste. But it would be pretty fuckin epic for me.

Post by nuevodudezer47 on Feb 14, 2013 0:52:13 GMT -5

The undercard left a lot to be desired though. Robyn Hitchcock playing with all REM except Stipe was treat though. Also do not forget the Buffet.

Don't agree with that at all. Thursday had Janelle Monae, Chairlift, Passion Pit and Delta Spirit playing in a thunderstorm. On Friday, there was the Byrne curated tent and arguably the best world music lineup they've ever put together in the Other Tent.

I'll grant that Saturday afternoon was pretty weak, but going from Elvis Costello solo to Springsteen to that late night NIN set made for a tremendously epic evening/late night 1-2-3 punch.

Plus, that was also the year Aziz really came into his own as a stand up. He was killing the comedy tent in the middle of the afternoon.

Post by nuevodudezer47 on Feb 14, 2013 0:53:54 GMT -5

Were those really 'considered' the top 5 in '09? Hell only 2 of those were headliners....

Not saying they werent among MY top 5...minus Phish of course...just nit-picking.

That was the last Beastie Boys show, one of the last NIN shows and Byrne is as close as you get to booking Talking Heads. Plus, that was also the first year Phish came back, which at the time, was a pretty big deal.

Post by nuevodudezer47 on Feb 14, 2013 0:55:16 GMT -5

hmm..wouldn't have guessed. And had forgotten. I just recall Beasties as a pre-HL, NIN a LN, and i dont recall Byrnes slot but i knew it wasnt a HL...at least not unopposed for sure.

Byrne and Beastie Boys basically played opposite of one another on Friday with Phish playing a late night headlining set opposite the other late night tent shows. Springsteen played unopposed Saturday with a NIN late night set on the Which Stage. Phish closed out the headliner stage Sunday.

Post by FuzzyWarbles on Feb 14, 2013 0:58:46 GMT -5

'09 probably had my favorite undercard of any Bonnaroo I've attended. I just remember every hour of everyday being conflicted. Lately I've been pleased with the schedules that have almost no conflicts for me.

What you got back home, little sister, to play your fuzzy warbles on? I bet you got little save pitiful, portable picnic players. Come with uncle and hear all proper! Hear angel trumpets and devil trombones. You are invited.

Post by nuevodudezer47 on Feb 14, 2013 1:01:52 GMT -5

Ah....that explains why i missed Byrne. I had thought it was a conflictaroo moment. Beasties ftw. The rest i recall...and the 'Boss' is overated btw...but i mildly enjoyed his show.

I don't think Springsteen is overrated. I just think you either get him or you don't. I'm probably in the latter category, but as a songwriter, the guy is undeniably great. I just don't really love his production choices.